Obituaries

Marilyn Louise Strain

Marilyn Louise Strain

Jun 6, 2023

Marilyn Louise Strain, 83, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Season's Hospice in Rochester, less than a mile from her childhood farm on Salem Road. Marilyn was born November 1, 1939, to Eldridge and Elsie (Podolske) Christenson. She was a longtime member of 4H and graduated from Byron High School,...

Janice "Jan" Ann Bailey

Janice "Jan" Ann Bailey

Jun 5, 2023

Jan was born on September 21, 1936, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Harold and Dorothy Schweitzer. She grew up on the family farm in Hedrick, Iowa and graduated from Hedrick High School. Janice attended A.I.B Business College in Des Moines, Iowa and then worked for John Morrell & Co. in Ottumwa, Iowa. She married Edward L. Bailey on December 14, 1957,...

Richard 'Rick' Glen Triviski

Richard 'Rick' Glen Triviski

Jun 4, 2023

Richard Glen Triviski, 51, of Spring Lake Park, MN died on Sunday, June 4th after a long battle with alcoholism. Rick was born on November 28, 1971 to Richard and Catherine (Meir) Triviski. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1990. He continued his education at Iowa State University and graduated in 1995 with a degree in advertising. In...

James "Jim" D. Orth

James "Jim" D. Orth

Jun 4, 2023

James (Jim) David Orth, age 38, of Hastings, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 4, from a tragic motorcycle accident. Jim was born on April 23, 1985, in Rochester, MN - the son of Jeffery & Kathy (Larson) Orth. Jim graduated from Mayo High School where he was active in baseball, basketball and thoroughly enjoyed playing football. He played youth...

Barbara Beth Domaille

Barbara Beth Domaille

Jun 2, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Domaille - Rochester Barbara Beth Domaille, age 92, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on Friday, June 2, 2023, at TheWaters on Mayowood in Rochester. Barbara was born on November 4, 1930, in Rochester, MN, to Hugo and Adelia (Wood) Brumm. She grew up and attended school in Rochester. She met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Domaille while...

Irene Evangeline Berg

Irene Evangeline Berg

Jun 2, 2023

Irene E. Berg, age 89, of Oronoco, Minnesota died on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Mayo Clinic St Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Irene was born on February 4, 1934 to William and Esther (Larson) Miller in Leon Township, MN. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School. Irene married Joyce "J.B." Berg on December 22, 1952. She worked at Edgewood Cafe...

Marion Alborn

Marion Alborn

May 28, 2023

Marion (Masek) Alborn passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the age of 81 after a long illness. Marion was born in Rochester, Minnesota, and she graduated from John Marshall High School in 1959 and from Rochester Junior College (RJC) in 1961. At RJC, Marion studied to be a medical secretary, earned an associate degree, and then began...

Larry Frederick Rucker

Larry Frederick Rucker

May 25, 2023

Larry Frederick Rucker, 80, of Rochester passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Madonna Towers. Larry Frederick Rucker was born on February 21, 1943, to Lawrence and Evelyn (Lovelace) Rucker in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1960. After high school Larry attended Rochester Community College for Electrical Engineering. Larry served in the United State...

Ozzy Dennis Mccutchen

Ozzy Dennis Mccutchen

May 25, 2023

Ozzy Dennis McCutchen was a very sweet, calm, loving two-month-old who had just started smiling. He loved bath time with mom and sleeping on her chest. He liked tummy time and being held by his big sister, Clover. He smiled for kisses and when his mom and sister talked to him. We hope he can live on through the babies...

Maryann Elizabeth Peterson

Maryann Elizabeth Peterson

May 24, 2023

MaryAnn E. Peterson, age 58, of Rochester, MN passed away May 24, 2023 at St. Mary's Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. MaryAnn Elizabeth Peterson was born August 14, 1964 to Roger and Marjorie (Post) Stevens. MaryAnn grew up in Bryon Minnesota and attended the local high school where she graduated in 1982. She loved to play sports such as basketball,...

Virginia Rose Christiansen

Virginia Rose Christiansen

May 21, 2023

Virginia Rose Christiansen (Budd), 94, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023, in Rochester. She was born June 17, 1928 in Philadelphia, to parents Harry and Madelyn Budd. Virginia is survived by her three children, Gail (Steve) DeFoster, Gary (Annette) Christiansen, and Mark Christiansen. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Ruth (Matt Huss) DeFoster, Daniel (Ruth) DeFoster, Danny (Megan...

Ethan Daniel More

Ethan Daniel More

May 19, 2023

Ethan D. More, 17 of Byron, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at his home. Ethan Daniel More was born September 15, 2005 in Rochester to Larry and Lori (Rieser) More. Ethan was in his junior year at Byron High School, and was also employed at Fleet Farm, which he truly enjoyed. Ethan had a passion for working on his truck,...

David Dean Range

David Dean Range

May 18, 2023

David (Dave) Dean Range "Ranger" February 24, 1949 - May 18, 2023 If you ever question whether you've crossed paths with him, rest assured that you haven't, because encountering Dave is an unforgettable experience. Dave entered this world on February 24th, 1949, as the third child of Mel and Rosemary. Growing up in a humble household of five siblings, he...

Gary Allen Tucke

Gary Allen Tucke

May 17, 2023

Gary Allen Tucke, age 75, of Kasson, Minnesota died on May 17, 2023, surrounded by family. Gary was born on November 1, 1947 to Vernon and Imogene (Joyner) Tucke in Mason City, IA. On July 29, 1967, Gary married the love of his life Kathlyn Stevenson at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson, MN. Gary served in the United States...

James P. Fisher

James P. Fisher

May 14, 2023

James P. Fisher, age 90, of Rochester, MN died on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Jim was born September 22, 1932, in Buffalo, NY, the son of Al and Lena Fisher. He graduated from South Park High School in Buffalo, NY. Jim married Helen Fisher on March 1, 1953 in Wichita, KS and they were...

Ciris Martel Rios

Ciris Martel Rios

May 14, 2023

Ciris Martel Rios of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on May 14, 2023. Ciris was born on February 13, 2022 to Elizabeth Sanchez and Travis Rios in Rochester, Minnesota. He was a fighter from day one, being born four months prematurely. Ciris lifted so many spirits in every room he was in and was a pure joy to his family and...

Donald Edmund Smith

Donald Edmund Smith

May 13, 2023

Don was born on August 2, 1941, in Winona, MN. He attended Winona High School until joining the Navy in 1958 at the age of 17. Don served aboard the USS Duval County LST-758 and the USS Thomaston LSD-28 as a gunners mate, until his discharge in 1962. During his time in the service, he made two overseas tours and...

Richard "Dick" Eugene Stanley

Richard "Dick" Eugene Stanley

May 12, 2023

Richard (Dick) E. Stanley, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away on May 12, 2023 at his cabin in Sarona, WI. Richard was born July 22, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Herbert and Ann (Steile) Stanley. He was confirmed at Faith Lilac Way Church. He was a graduate of Robbinsdale High School and attended the U of M Mankato...

George Paul Beech

George Paul Beech

May 11, 2023

George Paul Beech Jr. passed away at his home in rural Byron on Thursday afternoon May 11, 2023, surrounded by his children having survived 500 heartbroken days after losing his precious wife Elizabeth (Betty). George was born on April 8, 1938 in Slayton to George Oliver Beech and Minnie Theodora Oldewurtel Beech in the bedroom to the left at the...

Stacia Mary Van Heuklon

Stacia Mary Van Heuklon

May 9, 2023

Stacia Mary Van Heuklon, 62, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on May 9, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family. Stacia Mary (DeMass) Van Heuklon was born on May 10, 1960, to Robert and Felicia DeMass in Gary, Indiana. Stacia graduated from Andrean High School and went on to attend Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she achieved her...